Question about Diet Soda

stajken

Could it be that diet soda really inhibits weight loss?

nlewis22

IMHO, yes it does. I used to only drink Diet Coke, so I thought I was ok, but as soon as I gave it up, I started losing weight. I think I've read somewhere that because you tongue tastes the sweet, your brain expects sugar, so it responds accordingly, and when it doesn't get it you crave sugary/carby foods, and therefore lose no or even gain weight.

Dave198lbs

some say yes...some say no

lots of threads on this...also google is amazing

stajken

Thanks! That's helpful. My boyfriend drinks it quite a bit and has been having some trouble losing weight even though he works out like fiend. We have started to suspect diet coke as the culprit. Thanks again!

bmjohnso9192

ha, I just posted in another thread about how I used to drink a lot of caffinated drinks. I cut it out now, except my morning coffee, and replaced them with water. I feel SOOOOOO much better. I used to get a lot of headaches, those have disappeared. When I feel the need for something flavored, I drink Crystal Light. I have yet to see how this will help my weight loss, but so far, I know I feel so much better without Soda.

UponThisRock

Thanks! That's helpful. My boyfriend drinks it quite a bit and has been having some trouble losing weight even though he works out like fiend. We have started to suspect diet coke as the culprit. Thanks again!

Rather than things that actually contain calories?

Laces_0ut

i drink a decent amount of diets soda and it doesnt seem to be affecting my weight loss. i'm set for 2 pounds a week and usually lose about 2.5.

if you are counting your calories i dont see how it could have much of an effect.
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carrie_eggo

Could it be that diet soda really inhibits weight loss?

Only when you drink it with a big mac and large fries....